One of the greatest challenges in medical device chemical characterization is performing adequate assessment of biological or toxicological risks from extractables that can compromise patient safety.

Argonne National Laboratory scientist Susan Hammond tests a biochip in an Argonne-developed portable slide reader. Argonne researchers are developing a rapid, portable biological sensor that could ...

On June 16, the International Labor Organization (ILO) announced that it has adopted the first-ever international labour standards aimed at preventing exposure to, and protecting workers from, ...

A survey as part of an evaluation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revealed people believe the agency has the best expertise in biological hazards and contaminants. The European ...

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GENEVA: The first convention on protecting workers from the devastating impact of uncontrolled biological hazards was adopted at the United Nations on Friday. The Biological Hazards in the Working ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday of an “extremely, extremely dangerous” situation as one of the warring groups in Sudan overran the National Public Health Laboratory in Khartoum. The ...